Widespread Panic Are Free

The band will be issuing the album on their own Widespread Records label. They recorded the effort at the Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas with producer Terry Manning (Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, ZZ Top, Al Green).

While WSP is known for road testing songs before laying them down on tape, the bulk of Free Somehow wasn't performed live prior to entering the studio.

Another first for the band is that this is the first recording with guitarist Jimmy Herring. The album also features guest performances by locals of the Compass Point Orchestra, who added strings and woodwind arrangements.

The album will be available on CD and digital download, with a Vinyl release planned for March 4th. The striking album art was created by Grammy nominated graphic designer Chris Bilheimer (R.E.M., Beck, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins.)